Where to enjoy fall foliage and a meal: 16 spots in Rockland, Westchester, Putnam
The best part about fall, aside from Halloween, is sitting back and taking in Mother Nature's show. I've seen bikers stop on roadways just to snap a picture of red leaves against a yellow and orange background. And I've also seen many an Instagrammer use falling leaves as the backdrop for the perfect shot.
So where can you go if you want a stunning view along with great food and drink? A sampling follows, though keep in mind some views will depend on where you're seated in the restaurant and if outdoor dining is still available. Check out our link to suggestions in Dutchess and Orange counties, too!
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Westchester
Half Moon, 1 High St., Dobbs Ferry, 914-693-4130, halfmoonhudson.com
Fin & Brew, 5 John Walsh Blvd., Peekskill, 914-788-4555, finandbrew.com
Harvest on Hudson, 1 River St., Hastings-On-Hudson, 914- 478-2800, harvesthudson.com
Hudson Farmer & The Fish Restaurant, 11 River St., Sleepy Hollow, 914-631-8380, farmerandthefish.com/hudson
Red Hat on the River, 1 Bridge St., Irvington, 914-591-5888, redhatontheriver.com
Sambal Thai & Malay, 4 W. Main St., Irvington, 914-478-2700, sambalny.com
3 Westerly Bar and Grill, 3 Westerly Road, Ossining, 914-762-1333, 3westerly.com
Blue Hill at Stone Barns, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico, reservations@bluehillfarm.com
Rockland
Hudson Water Club, 606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw, 845-271-4046, hudsonwaterclub.com (Closes Nov. 1)
Mt. Fuji, 296 NY-17, Hillburn, 845-357-4270, mtfujirestaurants.com
Pier 701, 701 Piermont Ave., Piermont, 845-848-2550, pier701ny.com
Putnam
Dolly's Restaurant, 7 Garrisons Landing, Garrison, 845-424-6511, dollysrestaurant.com
Las Mañanitas, 1250 NY-22, Brewster, 845-279-4646, lasmananitasrestaurant.com
The Bird & Bottle Inn, 1123 Old Albany Post Road, Garrison, 845-424-2333, thebirdandbottleinn.com
Tilly's Table, 100 NY-312, Brewster, 845-808-1840, tillystablerestaurant.com
The Bus at Salinger's Orchard, 230 Guinea Road, Brewster, facebook.com/TheBusatSalingers
Jeanne Muchnick covers food and dining. Click here for her most recent articles and follow her latest dining adventures on Instagram @lohud_food or via the lohudfood newsletter.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Hudson Valley NY food: Best fall restaurants to visit